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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Bates has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Kai Gi slams his shin into Bates's torso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kai Gi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai Gi tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Kai Gi lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kai Gi.
Kai Gi misses with a head kick.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kai Gi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Gi lands a big head kick that sends Bates tumbling to the mat! Kai Gi takes a step backwards and waves Bates back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bates is rocked!
It looks like Ken Bates has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai Gi tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
BAM! Kai Gi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bates like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ginokai Kai Gi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillashaw's choice of entrance music: Jump Around-House of Pain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dillashaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillashaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cunnings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillashaw on the ground.
Cunnings being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillashaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dillashaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillashaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cunnings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillashaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dillashaw wants to pass the guard but Cunnings is keeping the position.
Cunnings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dillashaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dillashaw advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying to improve his position.
Dillashaw controls the position.
It looks like Dillashaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. TJ Dillashaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunnings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dillashaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw cracks Cunnings with a solid left hand.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Dillashaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillashaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Dillashaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunnings tries to avoid it but Dillashaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunnings to the ground. Cunnings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Cunnings punishes Dillashaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillashaw slips a jab and a cross from Cunnings.
Dillashaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a series of strikes. Dillashaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cunnings.
TJ Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunnings lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cunnings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunnings lands a lovely overhand right.
Cunnings lunges at Dillashaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dillashaw's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cunnings counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Dillashaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillashaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Cunnings lands with a right hand.
Cunnings misses with a series of wild punches.
Cunnings tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillashaw shoots for a takedown but Cunnings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dillashaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillashaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cunnings!
Cunnings is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dillashaw landing punches.
Dillashaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Dillashaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dillashaw pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cunnings is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillashaw controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is looking to improve his position but Dillashaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Cunnings is in a horrible position here. Dillashaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cunnings is looking to get to half guard.
Dillashaw controlling his opponent.
Dillashaw dominating with strikes here.
Cunnings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is working to get back to half guard.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cunnings is trying to stand.
Dillashaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillashaw unloading with bombs!
TJ Dillashaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillashaw working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dillashaw gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cunnings to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunnings lands with a slapping head kick.
Dillashaw shoots and misses
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnings scores with a body shot.
Dillashaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunnings's waist but Cunnings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillashaw off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Dillashaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cunnings throws a nice looking combination but Dillashaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillashaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a head kick.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown but Cunnings circles away easily
and Cunnings counters with a left and a right that stings Dillashaw.
Dillashaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunnings swivels and escapes.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunnings but Cunnings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillashaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cunnings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillashaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. TJ Dillashaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a nice body shot.
Cunnings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillashaw backs up against the cage.
Dillashaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunnings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillashaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillashaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunnings connects with a body shot that sends Dillashaw's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Cunnings. No joy for Dillashaw on that attempt.
Cunnings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillashaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunnings lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Jojo Cunnings is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunnings with a nice cross.
Dillashaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a head kick. That will keep Dillashaw thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dillashaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dillashaw stands and throws Cunnings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillashaw takes a little break here. Cunnings wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillashaw off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunnings is not going to allow Dillashaw to sit and survive in this position.
Cunnings tightening his grip on Dillashaw, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillashaw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jojo Cunnings did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cunnings looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw is just out of range.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cunnings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunnings tests Dillashaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a three punch combo that has Dillashaw backing up. Dillashaw nods at Cunnings to acknowledge the strikes.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillashaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
and Cunnings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings lands with a shot to the body.
Dillashaw shoots for a takedown but Cunnings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Cunnings.
Cunnings cracks a nice hook into Dillashaw's ribs.
Cunnings works over Dillashaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cunnings!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a one-two to the body.
Cunnings throws a head kick that half lands.
Dillashaw tries to move into range but Cunnings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings avoids it really well and circles away.
Cunnings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunnings.
Dillashaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Cunnings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillashaw backs up against the cage.
Dillashaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cunnings counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunnings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Cunnings had his way with TJ Dillashaw in that round.
That's time! Cunnings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillashaw is defended easily by Cunnings.
Dillashaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cunnings shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dillashaw eats them both and turns towards Cunnings to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillashaw.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Cunnings lands a body shot.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cunnings to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dillashaw is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dillashaw is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A cross from Cunnings lands.
Cunnings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillashaw fails to land the takedown.
Dillashaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cunnings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dillashaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cunnings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunnings lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunnings stuffs the takedown.
Cunnings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cunnings as Dillashaw shoots in.
Dillashaw dodges the punch combination from Cunnings.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cunnings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cunnings throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dillashaw's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunnings pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dillashaw back to the cage. Cunnings follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cunnings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jojo Cunnings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cunnings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Jojo Cunnings wins by unanimous decision!
Jojo Cunnings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Angero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angero tries to roll over but Fedorov keeps him under control.
Fedorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fedorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Fedorov.
Angero is trying to stand back up but Fedorov is controlling him
Angero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fedorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Angero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fedorov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov throwing shots but Angero is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fedorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angero's head.
Fedorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fedorov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Angero is rocked!
Fedorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Angero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Angero is still in real trouble! Can Fedorov finish him?
Angero moves into full guard.
Fedorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Angero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fedorov defends it easily.
Angero seems to have recovered his senses.
Fedorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angero's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fedorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is working Angero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fedorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Angero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fedorov postures up and lands a big shot to Angero's brow.
Angero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fedorov postures up in Angero's guard and throws a big left but Angero blocks it.
Fedorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Fedorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fedorov is in close to Angero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fedorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fedorov prevents Angero from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fedorov has managed to get both his arms back between Angero's legs - danger averted.
Fedorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fedorov lands a couple of elbows.
Angero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fedorov is controlling him.
Fedorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fedorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Angero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Angero's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Fedorov!
Alexander Fedorov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by San Francisco Anthem. McCarthy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crank That-Soulja Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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158 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.
Timmons is rocked!
It looks like Jordan Timmons has been cut.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Timmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy thuds his shin into the meat of Timmons's side.
Timmons is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Timmons crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan McCarthy!
In his post fight interview, Ryan McCarthy gave a big smile as he said 'motherfucking bitches in this division,better watch out,the new breed and the future champ is here.and im calling out Luke"The Thunder"Field.come break down this wall..'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Von Richtoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Richtoffen comes to the cage accompanied by Green Fields of France . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manfred Von Richtoffen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago connects with the punch.
Santiago cracks a nice hook into Von Richtoffen's ribs.
Von Richtoffen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body punch from Santiago.
Santiago leaves Von Richtoffen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Richtoffen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Von Richtoffen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago jabs Von Richtoffen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richtoffen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Richtoffen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Von Richtoffen takes a shot to the head.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Richtoffen backwards.
Santiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Richtoffen backwards.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santiago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a shot to the body.
Von Richtoffen is breathing heavily.
Von Richtoffen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santiago avoids it.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Richtoffen tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Von Richtoffen back against the cage.
Santiago scores with a shot to the side of Von Richtoffen's head.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richtoffen fails to land.
Santiago being controlled against the cage.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Richtoffen misses with a body punch.
Santiago lands a shot to the body.
Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Richtoffen backwards.
Santiago is working Von Richtoffen over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santiago lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santiago.
Santiago lands a body punch.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.
A right handed body shot lands from Santiago.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Richtoffen is rocked!
A short right from Santiago.
Oh Von Richtoffen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Santiago - that landed with a thud.
Santiago dips a shoulder and cracks Von Richtoffen with a mighty uppercut! Von Richtoffen falls back against the cage and Santiago unloads with a barrage of strikes! Von Richtoffen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Santiago screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Santiago!
Our winner, Dante Santiago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares's entrance music is Armin van Buuren - Sail. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patricio Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Tavares drives through and clinches with Bobby against the cage.
Bobby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tavares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares being controlled against the cage.
Bobby is looking for a takedown.
Bobby is trying to pull guard but Tavares has him pressed against the cage.
Patricio Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.
Tavares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tavares changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Tavares instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bobby wants to control but Tavares passes into side.
Tavares tries to move to mount but Bobby blocks the move with his legs.
Bobby struggling a bit here.
Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Bobby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby gets back to half guard.
Tavares moves nicely into side control.
Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Bobby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby is trying to control Tavares's posture but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares wants to control but Bobby is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bobby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavares trying to control the action but Bobby is working from the bottom.
Bobby can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobby tries to improve position but can't.
Tavares content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bobby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patricio Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares forces Bobby back against the cage and clinches.
Bobby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavares has Bobby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavares pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bobby tumbling to the mat - Tavares dives into Bobby's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Tavares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bobby wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobby shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Bobby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
Bobby tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby fails with a takedown attempt.
Patricio Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.
Bobby looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Bobby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
Bobby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tavares misses with a combination
and Bobby counters with a head kick.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Bobby pushes him off.
Patricio Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobby.
Bobby doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bobby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
Bobby blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bobby.
Bobby closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Bobby - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Bobby's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
Tavares connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricky Bobby has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares landing knees to the head.
Bobby is rocked!
Bobby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tavares after a bit of a struggle.
Bobby is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Tavares looking for a takedown.
Bobby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patricio Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
BOOM! Tavares lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bobby. Bobby tries to recover but Tavares is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bobby lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patricio Tavares!
A victorious Patricio Tavares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Dicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dicks has chosen Avicii 'Levels' Skrillex Remix as his entrance music. Patryk Szczerbiec had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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183 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, La Dicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szczerbiec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dicks.
Szczerbiec pushes Dicks away with a front kick.
Dicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Szczerbiec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dicks wants to clinch but Szczerbiec slips to the side
and Szczerbiec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczerbiec explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La Dicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicks shoots in but no luck this time.
Dicks looks to clinch
and Szczerbiec holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Szczerbiec with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Szczerbiec blocks an elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szczerbiec landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec sizes up Dicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dicks gets tackled into the cage by Szczerbiec. Szczerbiec maintains the clinch.
Szczerbiec blocks an elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dicks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Szczerbiec's brow.
Dicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dicks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicks is defending well for now.
Szczerbiec dodges an elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks throws an elbow that misses.
Szczerbiec landing knees to the head.
Dicks misses with an elbow strike.
Szczerbiec landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Szczerbiec landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczerbiec lands a nice knee to the body.
Dicks looks winded!
Szczerbiec unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczerbiec slaps away a takedown attempt from Dicks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Dicks.
Szczerbiec connects with a crisp jab.
Szczerbiec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Szczerbiec lands a good knee to the midsection. Dicks won't want to take too many of those.
Szczerbiec working Dicks over with knees to the body.
Szczerbiec lands a knee to the body.
Szczerbiec with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec lands a knee to the body.
Szczerbiec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczerbiec pushes Dicks up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Szczerbiec obliges.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Dicks avoids the damage to the body.
Szczerbiec breaks the clinch.
Patryk Szczerbiec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczerbiec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Szczerbiec avoids a wild elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szczerbiec manages to break the clinch.
Dicks fails with the takedown.
Szczerbiec lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szczerbiec lands a head kick!
Szczerbiec cracks Dicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dicks is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczerbiec fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dicks to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dicks looks to clinch but Szczerbiec throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dicks taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patryk Szczerbiec!
During a confident post fight interview, Patryk Szczerbiec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constrictor has chosen American Bad Ass as his entrance music. Light Diode had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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216 lbs
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25
214 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Light Diode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boa Constrictor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diode feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Constrictor's calf.
Constrictor throws a head kick that misses
and Diode counters with a two punch combo.
Diode throws a leg kick that misses.
Constrictor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diode.
Diode fails with the takedown
and Constrictor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diode throws a leg kick which misses Constrictor's front leg but catches the back leg as Constrictor tries to avoid it.
Diode fails with the takedown.
Diode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diode thows a leg kick but Constrictor checks it
and Constrictor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constrictor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Constrictor throws a head kick but Diode moves out of range.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Constrictor as he jumps to the side.
Diode throws a leg kick but Constrictor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constrictor scores with a head kick.
Diode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constrictor.
Boa Constrictor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diode shoots in and bounces Constrictor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode trying to control but Constrictor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diode jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Constrictor is pulling down on Diode's head to control his posture.
Constrictor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Constrictor checks the leg kick.
Diode has his takedown stuffed
and Constrictor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diode is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diode scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Constrictor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Constrictor blocks the leg kick.
Diode cracks the inside of Constrictor's front leg.
Diode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constrictor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diode tries to work over Constrictor's front leg with a kick but Constrictor checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Constrictor checks a leg kick.
Diode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constrictor as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diode.
Constrictor blocks a low kick nicely.
Diode throws a leg kick
and Constrictor counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode throws a chopping leg kick but Constrictor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diode misses with a takedown attempt
and Constrictor counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Constrictor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constrictor blocks a low kick nicely.
Diode is looking to slow Constrictor down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boa Constrictor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Constrictor misses with an uppercut.
Diode throws a leg kick that is checked
and Constrictor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Constrictor is able to avoid easily.
Boa Constrictor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constrictor throws a series of punches but Diode moves out of range.
Diode throws a leg kick
and Constrictor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Constrictor throws a head kick but Diode moves out of range.
Constrictor throws a series of punches but Diode moves out of range.
Diode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diode has his takedown stuffed
and Constrictor counters with a head kick. That will keep Diode thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Constrictor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diode can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constrictor moves away from the strike by Diode.
Diode fails with the takedown
and Constrictor counters with a body kick.
Constrictor misses with a head kick.
Diode throws a poor cross that misses
and Constrictor counters with a two punch combo.
Constrictor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diode darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Constrictor. That's going to slow Diode down.
Diode connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Diode is predictable there
and Constrictor counters with a series of strikes. Diode will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diode connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Constrictor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from Constrictor lands but Diode takes it in his stride.
Diode shoots in for a double leg but Constrictor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Diode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor blocks a leg kick.
Diode moves out of range as Constrictor throws a body kick.
Diode misses with an uppercut.
Boa Constrictor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diode throws a low kick but it's checked well by Constrictor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diode is defended easily by Constrictor.
Constrictor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diode lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diode thows a leg kick but Constrictor checks it
letting Constrictor counter with a right hand.
Constrictor misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Constrictor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Constrictor just misses with a punch to the body.
Constrictor throws a head kick but Diode moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Constrictor blocks the low kick.
Diode scores with a leg kick.
Diode fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Constrictor is out of range.
Diode shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diode was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constrictor is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constrictor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diode is looking to work his way around to Constrictor's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diode scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boa Constrictor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diode loads up on a big right hand but Constrictor slips the punch.
Diode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constrictor as he avoids it easily.
Constrictor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Constrictor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Boa Constrictor has been cut.
Diode throws a leg kick which misses Constrictor's front leg but catches the back leg as Constrictor tries to avoid it.
Diode throws a leg kick
letting Constrictor counter with a right hand.
Jab from Diode.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constrictor blocks a low kick nicely.
Constrictor throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode ducks under a wild hook from Constrictor.
Some bone on bone action there as Constrictor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diode throws a leg kick
enabling Constrictor to counter with a crisp jab.
Diode throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Constrictor.
Some wild striking there from Constrictor.
Constrictor throws a right and a left that Diode avoids nicely.
Constrictor fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Diode misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode shoots in and gets a takedown into Constrictor's guard.
Constrictor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diode has passed into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Constrictor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diode is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Constrictor is trying to escape and Diode transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Constrictor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diode! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Light Diode!
In his post fight interview, Light Diode started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has chosen The Cranberries - Zombie as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as TJ Crawford enters the cage!
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155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crawford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawford wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Crawford stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Crawford fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crawford as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Crawford lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Crawford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller throws a right hand that Crawford ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawford also avoids with ease.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawford sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Crawford has managed to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Miller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to push Crawford away but Crawford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Crawford has the dominant position.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Crawford has the dominant position.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Crawford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crawford looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
tj Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford lands a head kick!
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Crawford. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford jabs at Miller's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crawford's calf.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
tj Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Crawford.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Crawford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller won't allow Crawford to get back to his feet.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Crawford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford working Miller over with knees to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller wants a takedown.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller tries to break free but Crawford pushes him back against the cage.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Crawford pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
Miller wants to break free but Crawford has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller has Crawford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crawford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oooooh!!! Crawford has knocked Miller down with a huge combo! Crawford steps away and waves a wobbly Miller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Crawford keeps him there for the moment.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller is rocked!
Crawford prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Crawford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Crack! A monster head kick from Crawford and Miller falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Crawford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). TJ Crawford!
TJ Crawford made sure to mention his sponsor, Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dragon Punch!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bode Faber!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Li misses.
Faber takes one to the chin there.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faber was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Faber tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Faber's belly button to the back.
Bode Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faber off to one side.
Li scores with a spinning back kick!
Faber fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faber looks winded!
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Faber. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faber off to one side.
Li thows a body kick. Faber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li.
Li lands a nice hook to Faber's body. Faber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Li!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber walks into a left hand.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li slows down the pace here.
Faber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Faber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faber tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faber is trying desperately to land a takedown but Li is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Faber.
Faber has picked Li up - he's going for a ride! Faber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Faber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faber is just content to waste time from the top position. Li takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Li is looking for a triangle here but Faber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Faber's knee momentarily.
Faber avoids the head kick by Li.
Li lands a head kick. Faber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
and Li counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li lands a nice looking kick to the body. Faber takes a step back to recover.
Faber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a glancing blow to the side of Faber's head.
Xiao Long Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li feints and then cracks Faber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Faber down.
Faber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Li.
Faber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li scores with a jab to the head.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Faber looking to score a takedown here. Li is defending well but Faber drives through and ends up in Li's guard.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li trying to control the position here.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faber postures up.
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faber is aware though and is defending well.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but Li defends it.
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Li is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but Li defends it.
Faber moves into full mount! Li won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faber's calf.
Faber moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bode Faber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Faber's head.
Faber blocks a head kick by Li.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faber shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Faber misses
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Li lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li blocks the body kick.
Faber shoots and misses
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li checks the leg kick.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li jabs Faber right on the nose. Faber blinks but takes it well.
Faber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Faber's side.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li clinches.
Faber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Li.
Li working Faber over with knees to the body.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li presses Faber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li tries a knee to the head but Faber blocks it.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li cracks Faber with a nice body shot.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Li digs a right hand into Faber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faber's gas tank.
Faber can't get the takedown.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li thows a body kick. Faber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Li cracks the inside of Faber's front leg.
Li digs a good body shot into Faber's ribs.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faber's sensitive parts.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faber is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li throws a leg kick but Faber sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a low kick, right behind Faber 's knee.
Li clinches with his opponent.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Faber tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li lands a shot to the body.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faber's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li clearly takes that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Faber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Li napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Li prevents Faber from moving into mount.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li is not content to let Faber control the position.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Li trying to control but Faber postures up.
Faber is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faber is thwarting Li's attempts to control the position.
Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Faber seems to be looking for submissions.
Faber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Li is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bode Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Faber throws a big elbow that misses.
Li keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Faber works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber preventing the sweep.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Faber passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Faber keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bode Faber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Faber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faber somewhat.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Li!
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Li has worked his arm free - good work by Li!
Faber working away.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Faber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xiao Long Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber passes to full mount!
Faber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Li is on top in guard.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li postures up in Faber's guard and throws a big left but Faber blocks it.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Bode Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li stays in close to Faber's body and controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Faber.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faber can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Li lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li tries to land a front kick but Faber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiao Long Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Xiao Long Li wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Xiao Long Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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